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Map of the Exodus

Israel escapes slavery in Egypt under Moses' leadership, journeying through the wilderness to the edge of Canaan.

This journey has 4 stages through 4 places. It begins at Goshen and ends at Kadesh Barnea; joining each stop with a straight line on the map gives about 600 km. In today's terms the route crosses Egypt and Israel. The actual route followed roads and terrain, so treat this distance as a sense of scale rather than a measured itinerary.

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The Exodus

Step 1/4

Goshen

After generations of slavery in Goshen, Israel leaves Egypt following the ten plagues. Exodus 12:37-41

Routes are schematic study guides.

Journey sequence and Bible passages

  1. 1

    Goshen

    After generations of slavery in Goshen, Israel leaves Egypt following the ten plagues.

    Exodus 12:37-41

    Today: Eastern Nile Delta region, Egypt

  2. 2

    Red Sea (crossing point)

    The Red Sea parts for Israel to cross on dry ground, and the pursuing Egyptian army is drowned.

    Exodus 14

    Today: Gulf of Suez, Egypt

  3. 3

    Mount Sinai

    At Mount Sinai, Israel receives the Ten Commandments and the Law from God.

    Exodus 19-20

    Today: Jebel Musa, Egypt

  4. 4

    Kadesh Barnea

    Spies are sent out from Kadesh-barnea, but unbelief leads to a long, extended stay in the wilderness.

    Numbers 13-14

    Today: Tell el-Qudeirat (Ein el-Qudeirat), Israel

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The Exodus: A 4-Week Course

Follow Israel's journey from slavery in Egypt, through the wilderness, to the edge of the Promised Land — traced on the map over four weeks.